Solo Tone

Paris, Texas

Ry Cooder

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1950s Martin 00-18 acoustic guitar

AmpNone (recorded direct with microphone, no amp used)

PickupsNone (acoustic, no magnetic pickup on recording)

Amp Settings

gain1.5

bass6

mid6

treble5.5

reverb2

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Ry Cooder played the solo on a 1950s Martin 00-18 acoustic, recorded with a microphone. No electric guitar or amp was used for the solo section. No evidence of pedals or amp effects on the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

haunting and atmosphericwarm and woodyresonant and openintimate and dryexpressive slide vibratonatural acoustic sustainclear note separationsoft attackminimal overtonesno artificial coloration

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced slide guitar technique, including precise intonation, vibrato, and dynamic control on an acoustic in open tuning. The phrasing and expressiveness demand a nuanced touch, but there are no fast runs or complex chord changes.

Sources

Ry Cooder — Equipboard Ry Cooder: 5 songs guitarists need to hear | MusicRadar

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